Capitol Connection: City of Thousand Oaks Approves Comprehensive Cancer Center

ISSUE NO. 13 | March 29, 2024

5 Things to Know...

#1 City of Thousand Oaks Approves Comprehensive Cancer Center

On Tuesday, the City of Thousand Oaks City Council voted to approve a proposal from the Los Robles Health System for a Comprehensive Cancer Center on a 4-1 vote with Councilmember Newman dissenting. The Center represents a critically important investment in our community and will provide individuals and families affected by cancer with the ability to focus on what matters the most - their medical journey and their health.

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce advocated in support of the Center at the Thousand Oaks City Council meeting and applauds its approval as a significant win for the community.

Thousand Oaks Acorn News Article

#2 Federal Government Averted Shutdown – Passed $1.2T Budget

Last week, President Biden signed legislation to fund the government through September of 2024. Its passage was the final of 12 appropriations bills and funds the departments of State, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security.

The agreement came as a compromise before it passed the Senate early Saturday with a 74-24 vote with both parties agreeing to a series of votes on policy amendments including ones that would cut overall spending or new immigration policies.

NPR News Article

#3 Proposition 1 Narrowly Passes

Governor Newsom called Prop 1’s passage “a huge victory,” that restructures California’s Mental Health Services Act and channels billions of dollars to mental health and addiction treatment facilities. A $6.4 billion bond to fund facilities and veteran housing was also included. Critics noted that the proposition's funding requirements will take away from existing county preventative programs to fund the implementation of the housing and drug treatment programs.

CalChamber supported Proposition 1’s passage and highlighted it does not increase taxes, requires annual audits of programs, and priorities treatment over incarceration.

NPR News Article

Sacramento Bee News Article

#4 Chamber Presents the Civic Leaders Breakfast on April 5th

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the first of two Civic Leaders Spotlight Breakfast events on Friday, April 5th. The event includes a panel of Ventura County’s CEO Dr. Sevet Johnson, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Agoura Hills Mayor Illece Buckley Weber, Thousand Oaks Mayor Al Adam and Westlake Village Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Honig.

The panel will discuss community developments and initiatives, ongoing challenges and opportunities, and discuss issues related to and impacting the business community in the Conejo Valley.

#5 City of Thousand Oaks Climate Action Plan Open for Public Comment

Now until April 9^th, the City of Thousand Oaks will have public comment on their Climate & Environmental Action Plan (CEAP). The Plan lists actions aimed at reducing the community’s greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change, sustaining a healthy environment, and providing additional benefits like reducing air pollution, supporting local economic development, increasing local resilience, and improving public health.

You can read more about the CEAP on the dedicated website and email jbrooks@toaks.org with any questions or to share comments.

City of Thousand Oaks Climate & Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) Website

CEAP Feedback Page

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